Fresh and Tasty Citrus Salad
Brighten up your table with this *Fresh and Tasty Citrus Salad*, a refreshing medley of vibrant fruits and crisp greens that’s bursting with zesty flavor. Featuring juicy slices of orange and grapefruit, creamy avocado, and pops of ruby-red pomegranate seeds, this easy-to-make salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A tangy homemade dressing, made with fresh lemon and lime juice, honey, and olive oil, brings out the natural sweetness of the fruits while adding a balanced touch of acidity. Topped with fragrant fresh mint, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, colorful appetizer, or a refreshing side dish for any meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a healthy, gluten-free option that will leave your guests craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Orange
- 1 piece Grapefruit
- 1 piece Lemon
- 1 piece Lime
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 piece Avocado
- 0.5 cups Pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Peel the oranges and grapefruit, removing as much of the pith as possible. Slice them into thin rounds or segments and set aside.
Juice the lemon and lime into a small bowl. Reserve the juice for the dressing.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then arrange them on a large salad platter or bowl.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it into thin wedges. Arrange the avocado on top of the salad greens.
Scatter the orange and grapefruit slices over the greens, followed by the pomegranate seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved lemon and lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, ensuring it is well coated.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Toss lightly before serving or serve as-is for a decorative presentation. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 679 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2297 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
